#joanchiverton

[mtaartsdesign]

In May, MTA Arts & Design celebrated the 30th anniversary of our Music Under New York auditions and 70 acts competed for a coveted spot in the #MTAMusic program. Today we are excited to announce the 28 great musicians who will be joining our MTA Music community! Please enjoy these playful drawings by Joan Chiverton who was live drawing every performer at the auditions, with music by Sean Grissom, and enjoy all of the performers who provide the daily soundtrack for your subway journey. Read more about the auditions here! https://goo.gl/7uYiSC

[nytransitmuseum]

Since 1985, MTA Arts & Design has managed the Music Under New York program, bringing joyous and creative musical acts to commuters every day. On Tuesday, June 27th, join MTA Arts & Design Manager Lydia Bradshaw for a discussion on performing arts in the NYC Subway and the recent Music Under New York auditions held at Grand Central Terminal. Then, enjoy performances and hear the experiences of a few of the more than 350 soloists and groups that participate in the program.

These sketches were created during the May 2017 auditions at Grand Central Terminal by artist Joan Chiverton. Get half off tickets to tomorrow’s AfterHours program for just $5 with promo code MTAMUSIC at at www.nytransitmuseum.org/program/MUNY.